1.2M views · 25K reactions | Physarum polycephalum or “The Blob” is nature’s navigator. These network based microorganisms optimize and demonstrate a form of intelligence. | Paul Stamets | Facebook

2.6M views · 3.2K reactions | Genius Slime mold solves a maze! Meet Jerry, our labs new pet slime mold. Jerry is a member of the species physarum polycephalum and even though Jerry is made of just one single giant cell, Jerry can do complex tasks like solving a maze. Isn't Jerry amazing?! #experiment #slimemold #biology #microbe #maze #puzzle #bio #science #microscope | The thought emporium | Facebook

Is there a method that will always get you out of a maze? 🤔📍⁠ ⁠ There sure is, according to mathematician @katie_steckles. The trick is surprisingly simple: just keep turning right. A maze is essentially divided into 2 large sections either side of the ideal solution path. So, following along the wall at the beginning of the maze will eventually lead you to same part of the wall at the exit.⁠ ⁠ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25934471-200-the-stunningly-simple-rule-that-will-always-get-